Contact Career & Technical Education

Contact TCCTE

Chelsea Parker, Executive Director

Tennessee Council for Career & Technical Education (TCCTE)

The Tennessee Council for Career and Technical Education is a legislated advisory council that advocates for quality CTE programs which prepare students for success in postsecondary education, careers, and life.

The Council is active in the following capacities:

Evaluates the delivery of career and technical education programs of study and services to secondary and postsecondary students to meet statewide workforce demands and determine whether the services meet the workforce development needs.

Advocates for the growth and development of Career and Technical Education to the governor, legislators, secondary and postsecondary educators, business and industry, private sector, students, and parents.

Provides oversight for the improvement process of career and technical education skills and knowledge to meet state and global workforce development trends.

Provides resources for the development of active and effective craft, local, and regional career and technical advisory councils.

Tennessee Council for Career and Technical Education consists of thirteen members appointed by the Governor to serve in an advisory capacity to the Tennessee Board of Education, Tennessee Board of Regents, the Governor, and the General Assembly. Members of the Council are appointed to serve six-year terms.

Seven individuals are representatives of the private sector and constitute a majority of the membership. Six individuals are representatives of secondary and post-secondary education, career and technical institutions, career guidance and counseling, and/or individuals who have special knowledge and qualifications with respect to the educational and career development needs of special populations.